Heat Treatment Worker (Chemical Products)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical job that improves physical properties and quality by subjecting raw materials or intermediate products to high- and low-temperature treatments in the chemical product manufacturing process.
Description
The Heat Treatment Worker (Chemical Products) is a specialist who manages temperature using heat treatment furnaces to achieve the final characteristics of chemical products. They implement heating, holding, and cooling processes based on processing recipes to realize target hardness, crystal structure, and physical properties. They record temperatures and times, evaluate samples, and collaborate with the quality control department to ensure product quality. Additionally, maintenance and inspection of furnaces and peripheral equipment, compliance with safety rules, and management of the work environment are important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the push for higher value-added chemical products and increasing energy-saving demands, the need for optimization of heat treatment processes and automation technologies is growing. Demand for safety and energy-saving technicians to address strengthened environmental regulations is also expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Good cooperativeness / High attention to detail / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Operator → Senior Operator → Process Engineer → Production Management → Quality Assurance Responsible Person
Required Skills
Compliance with Safety Rules / Heat Treatment Furnace Operation / Process Management / Temperature Control / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Materials Science / Equipment Maintenance / Process Optimization / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in heating temperature or processing time directly affect product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of work in high-temperature environments and handling of heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the processes are mainly standardized and manualized. |
Aliases
- Chemical Products Heat Treatment Worker
- Heat Treatment Operator
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